A Bathing Ape‘s footwear history has long been one of the brand’s most important facets. The once questionable AF1-inspired BAPESTA has welcomed a diverse number of options to the roster over the years as the brand’s maturity become a highly talked about point. The BAPE STA Wingtip from the Mr. Bathing Ape diffusion line is a good example of the progression, as it involves Regal in a mature offering incorporating subtle elements of A Bathing Ape branding. Look for the shoes to be avaialble at select Mr. Bathing Ape stockists this season. Check out the recently released Fall/Winter 2012 lookbook featuring NIGO here.

We got so sick of the Bape Sta sneaker by A Bathing Ape a couple of years ago, when it released in all these crazy variations, that we are almost into it again at this point. Into it might be a little exaggerated, but nevertheless we can totally see these new Leather Bape Sta’s being a nice companion for the summer months. The red and yellow versions of the sneaker will look great with chinos and shorts this summer. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…